Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-20
THE JEWISH NEW YEAE.
How 1t WSs Observed.

The Jewish holidays are once more upon
Us, and again after a lull of about year the
kraelites Of this city are awake to the inter
year began Sunday evening, just as the sun
was hiding behind the horizon On that
evening Apr opriete services were held at the
Sons Of Herman hall, which was beau tifully
decorated for the occasion. Everybody
attended, bothsyoung and old, in order to
listen to the religious instruction impaired by
the Rev. a. Gutmacher. senior student of
the Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati.
At Clio the choir, composed of Mrs. u. W.
Levy, Mrs. Stanley and Messrs. a. L. Craw-
ford and B. 8. Hull, sang. the opaning hymn,
which was beautifully rendered The
accompaniment at the organ was Mrs. L.
Crawford. After the reading of the regular
ritual set apart for that evening
the reverend gentleman assembled the
pulpit and began to deliver
his sermon, taking for his text Psalms Unv,
verse 10: "Who.is the. man that desireth life,
loveth many days that he may see happi-
ness" The gentleman handled the subjec. Of
Life in mastery style, speaking Of all
those requisites which are necessary for q
happy and contented life here, and which, if
conscientiously pursued, cannot fail to bring
joy and bliss into every household. We re-
greet exceedingly that we have neither time
nor space to give the lecture in full and fear
that an abstract would rob it of its beauty
and attractiveness. We have taken the lib
erty of quoting the following paragraph
which is easily. applicable in ell the walks of
life:
81 mention another boon indispensable to
happiness, viz: The care of heart and mind.
1t is commonly acknowledged that mental
sufferings, in numerous cases leading to in
sanity and despair, are much more destruct-
physical evils known to man. The mother
the loss Of her child, the bride be-
trayed by the choice Of her heart, the man
robbed of his honor and reputa-
ton, or the patriot upon the
ruins OF his country are much more
wretched and miserable than the patient
suffering OF chronic and lingering disease.
The services yesterday morning were high
ly impressive and again large congregation
greeted the eloquent speaker. Throughout
the entire discourse the reverend gentleman,
oy his logical reason, and at the same time
BY his reform views, held the undivided at
ention Of his listeners. The lecture was
'or special purpose, viz: That Of elevat-
ng the standard of Judaism in our midst,
~ building suitable place of worship,
where the children would be taught the
truths Of Judaism and the fear OF God. 1t
S to be hoped that the enthusiasm which
Rabbi Gutmacher by dint Of hard work and
lntiring efforts has stirred up here will not
De as spasnlodic spell, but will rather have
i lasting impression upon all those who
lad occasion to hear him Already it can
De seen that his efforts were not in vain, as
{ is said that the Israelites will hold meet
ng next Sunday afternoon at the residence
If an co-religionist, II. n. Fechheimer,
when the Rabbi and others will address the |
Meeting. Let all attend, and let each one
manifest q deep interest Proper steps will |
'e taken to build synagogue
Through the kindness of the Rev. DR.. Ad- |
ms, the jewish people will worship in his |
hurch next Friday evening at p. m, and |
'lso on the eve and on the day Of Atone /
nent. Proper notice will be given hereaf- |